Stamford, New York Public Records

New York residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections website at voterreg.dmv.ny.gov, by mail using a voter registration form available from the county Board of Elections or downloadable from www.elections.ny.gov, or in person at the Delaware County office or DMV locations. The deadline to register for an election is 25 days before Election Day; New York does not offer same-day voter registration. To register, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, 18 years old by Election Day, residents of New York for at least 30 days before the election, and not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. As an unincorporated town, Stamford does not hold mayoral elections. Instead, the Town of Stamford is governed by an elected Town Board consisting of a Town Supervisor and four Council Members who serve staggered terms. Town elections are held in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with the next town elections scheduled for November 2025 and November 2027. Residents also vote for Delaware County offices including County Clerk, Sheriff, County Treasurer, and County Legislators representing their district, as well as state legislative seats in the New York State Senate and Assembly. Voters can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Delaware County Board of Elections. In New York, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection and purchase by candidates, political committees, and the public under Election Law §3-222, though use restrictions apply. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates are maintained by the New York State Board of Elections and searchable at www.elections.ny.gov/CFViewReports.html. Precinct-level election results are published by the county Board of Elections after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Delaware County reported approximately 57-60% voter turnout with roughly 13,500-14,500 ballots cast out of approximately 24,000 registered voters, reflecting strong participation in this rural county. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Stamford and Delaware County voters will decide races including New York Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), all New York State Assembly seats (two-year terms), New York State Senate seats (two-year terms), one U.S. House of Representatives sefor New York's 19th Congressional District which includes Delaware County, and Delaware County offices including County Clerk (four-year term), County Treasurer (four-year term), and County Legislators (four-year terms) depending on district election cycles. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kirsten Gillibrand is not up for election in 2026 as it was last contested in 2024. Voters may also see county ballot propositions and state constitutional amendments. New York offers absentee voting for voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, unable to appear due to illness or disability, or have duties related to primary care of individuals unable to care for themselves. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the county Board of Elections no later than the day before the election for standard absentee voting, or seven days before Election Day if applying by mail. Applications are available at www.elections.ny.gov or from the Delaware County Board of Elections. New York also offers early voting at designated sites during the nine days preceding Election Day, with specific early voting locations and hours published by the county Board of Elections before each election.